Brooke Montgomerie || "We have two lives, and the second begins when we realise we only have one"

*Please be aware that this episode discusses the death of a sibling.

Brooke Montgomerie has always been one to 'give life a crack'. What many people, who knew Brooke from a young age, wouldn't have known is that she struggled with her self-confidence and often thought that she wasn't able to achieve targets she set.

When Brooke was 30, her younger sister, Simone, tragically passed away in a horse riding accident. Through grief, Brooke began to challenge herself in ways she never thought she could; all the while honouring her dear sister.

"We have two lives, and the second begins when we realise we only have one" - Confucius.

If you are concerned about someone who is struggling and finding it difficult to see their way out of grief or mental challenges, then we highly recommend Question. Persuade. Refer. QPR training, which Emma and Lain talked about in the first episode of Season 1. You can access the training ⁠⁠here.⁠⁠ Type in the code CSA to take the training free of cost. This training is funded by Country SA PHN. We thank them for their support in the Suicide Prevention space- an area we believe is important to put energy towards.

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